Emissions Suspicions

Common Resources — Sep 25, 2025

Incentivizing Superhot Rock Geothermal Exploration

Superhot rock geothermal wells could help the United States meet rising electricity demand. However, a lack of geological information means that drilling these expensive wells is risky. Two types of programs could provide needed geological information.

Resources Radio — Sep 23, 2025

Airing New Concerns with US Carbon Capture Policies, with Sheila Olmstead

Sheila Olmstead discusses the complex nature of federal subsidies related to carbon capture and storage. These subsidies might reduce carbon emissions—but also can be expensive, discourage clean energy projects, and motivate more pollution.

Working Paper — Sep 23, 2025

Grid Connection Costs as a Barrier to Building New Generation: Evidence and Implications for Transmission Policy

This working paper studies how the costs of grid connection impede investment in generation capacity, providing three key findings that have implications for transmission policy.

Common Resources — Sep 9, 2025

What are Renewable Energy Credits Good For?

Renewable energy credits can help reduce risks associated with clean energy projects. Understanding the benefits, and potential drawbacks, of these credits will be important in deciding their broader role in the clean energy transition.